The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21
THE GovERNoRsHIR
Candidacy of Attorney Gener&I Roberts
His Popularity and Av1ilabiIity
The Duty OF the 1Eour.

Candidacy of Attorney GenerAI Roberts
His Popularity and Availability
The Duty OF the -FOUR.
The ADVOCATE gives placE this morning to
number more of press opinions on Attorney
General Roberts candidacy for Governor.
These, and those published last week, show
that Carrolrs candidate is regarded favorably
by the people of tbe whole state. The notices
are mostly from taunch Democratic journals,
though amongthe number are extracts from
Reform DeP6ocratic papers and papers with
no special party utilization.
Nearly every Democratic paperin the state,
and others too, have noticed Mr.. Roberts
candidacy. Nearly all have commented
fayorably upon his qualifications and availa-
bility, and only one has opposed his nomina-
ton, an extract from which we published last
week.
Such favorable reception is hailed with
great satisfaction by the Democracy of Car
roll, and it looks like the claim of sixty-five
votes by Mr.. Roberts friends is not so ex-
travagant as the friends of other aspirants at
first thought. The indications are that every
vote claimed will be received, and Mr..
Roberts nomination is matter of strong
probability. No other candidate has aroused
any enthusiasm in his behalf, and no candi-
date has been seriously mentioned for the
high Office beyond the limits of his own county.
Mr.. Roberts canvass has just begun. There
are contemplated movements in his behalf
that, if carried out, will tend to give him
overwhelming strength. Even now he is by
far the leading candidate. The most formid-
able rival, at present, is Senator jackson, OF
Wicomico, and his supporters are mostly con-
fined to the three or four lower counties on
the Eastern Shore. No other candidate, as
the situation now appears, will carry more
than his own county, while Mr.. Roberts will
have a general vote from all parts of the state
While intending no disparagement of other
gentlemen, we say frankly and sincerely that
no other aspirant, now before the Democracy
would make as strong a candidate as the
Attorney. General. As remarked by the AD-
yocATE two weeks ago, there is unrest in the
party that must be allayed. 1t is useless to
saw that the unrest ia born of jealousy and
disappointment, or to assign any other reason
for it. 1t exists, and many of the affected are
GOOD Democrats who should be aroused into
activity. The discomfort must be recognized,
and party nominations and party declarations
must be made with o view to uniting the party
and polling full vote. The contest this year
throughout the country is but preliminary to
that of 1888. It is the skirmish for position
and advantage, and victory in 1887 means
victory in 1883. In the battle this year Mary
land must not lag. Beaten in 1884, the Re-
publican party was only dismayed, not dsor-
ganized. 1t has struggled on, with the hope
of success in the next national contest through
Democratic blunders and dissentions. In
nearly every state in the Union the Demo
cratic party is stronger to day than it was IN
1884, and we have but to keep united to
achieve lasting victory in 1888. One more
national defeat, and the Republican party will
disappear as national organization. Demo-
cratic success this year will be farreaching in
its effects in the Presidential campaign, and
Democratic unity and harmony are essential IN
the campaigns about TO begin. Let US IN
Maryland, them do our part toward continuing
Democratic supremacy in the government.
Let us periodically do our duty, and come
together in convention resolved only upon
nominating ticket that will at once command
respect by the eminent fitness of the candi-
dates, and arouse an enthusiasw that will
result in an overwhelming victory,
In presenting Mr. Roberts to the Democracy
of the State as candidate for Governor, the
Democracy of Carroll are impelled only by
patriotic motives, and not by mere local in
terests or county pride Good and economic
government can only be secured in the fullest
degree by the application of Democratic prin-
eipIes, therefore Democratic supremacy is
essential. The record of the party in govern
ing this state for the past twenty years Is one
that can be pointed TO with pride. In all
these years there has not been defaulter In
public position and not cent has been lost
through dishonest officials. This, alone, is a
distinction over which every Marylander can
rejoice, for there are few states that can boast
of snch record. Besides, our state debt has
been materially reuuceu; ouI pupiS sShOoi
system built up, and much done for the gem
eraI good of the people. Peace, plenty and
prosperity have been our portion under Demo
cratic rule, and taxation is less than in three
fourths of the states of the Union. Besides,
Democratic success in Maryland is essential
for the encouragement OF the Democracy in
other States and to nerve them for the battle
of18SS.
Faction, however, has reared its head
in our ranks. Unrest is abroad and luke
warmness will follow unless steps are
taken that will close up the ranks. In look
lug about the state where can the man be
feund that can better insure harmony and
united pardg at the polls than the Attorney
General. He is no better qualified for Gov
ernor than score of able Democrats that
might be named, but he has popularity pos
sessed by few, and at this time an availability
possessed by none now before the people.
He is not allied with faction, and has no en-
tangling alliances. His nomination would, as
evinced by the Democratic press of the State,
not only be satisfactory to the whole party,
but would insure unity and victory. LET THE
BATTLE CRY OF 1887 BE RoBERTs AND VICTORY!
Eafroll's Claim.